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OTILIA MONTEIRO FERNANDESView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Child Development
• Adolescent Development
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OTILIA MONTEIRO FERNANDES is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Psychology at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Vila Real, Portugal. With a career spanning from 1989 to present, she began as an Assistant Professor before advancing to her current position as Associate Professor. Her academic journey has been dedicated to understanding family dynamics, adolescent development, and psychological wellbeing. Dr. Fernandes' research focuses on several key areas: Clinical Psychology and Psychoanalysis Child and Adolescent Development Family Studies and Family Psychology Violence Prevention, particularly sibling violence and cyberbullying Youth Development and Applied Psychology Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding family dynamics, with particular emphasis on sibling relationships, parental communication, and adolescent mental health. Over the past decade, her research has increasingly addressed digital challenges facing youth, including cyberbullying and internet addiction. Her scholarly work shows a progression from foundational family psychology research to contemporary issues at the intersection of technology and adolescent development. Dr. Fernandes has received recognition for her contributions to the field, including a 2014 Highly Commended Paper Award from the Journal of Aggression, Conflict & Peace Research for her work 'An Exploration of Sibling Violence Predictors.' She has mentored numerous students and collaborated extensively with researchers, particularly with Inês Relva, Catarina Pinheiro Mota, and other colleagues at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. Her research has practical applications for family therapy, educational settings, and youth mental health interventions.

• Media psychology
• Social media
• Political communication
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Dr Sharon Coen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, where she has been working since January 2012. She leads the UK's only MSc in Media Psychology program, attracting students from over 25 countries across six continents. Her academic journey includes a Laurea Degree in Work and Organisational Psychology from Universita' degli Studi di Padova (Italy) and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Sussex (UK). Dr Coen's research focuses primarily on media communication, journalism, and new media and their role in shaping people's engagement with political and social issues. She has a particular interest in applying media psychology to address climate change and promote related action. Her work spans several key areas including political communication, social media dynamics, climate change communication (especially regarding young people), emotions in journalism, and learning from news media. Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate active scholarship in diverse media psychology topics, from analyzing dark fandoms and parasocial relationships to examining climate communication and political rhetoric. These works reflect her interdisciplinary approach that connects psychology with media studies, political science, and environmental communication. Dr Coen's research output shows consistent productivity with 42 documented research outputs spanning from 2010 to 2025. As an educator, Dr Coen serves as Program Leader for the MSc Media Psychology and teaches multiple courses at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels. She actively supervises PhD students in specialized areas including Emotions in Journalism, Learning from the News, Media and Intergroup Relations, and Psychology and Climate Change. Dr Coen's work aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action, reducing inequality, promoting well-being, and building inclusive societies. Her research on climate change communication represents a significant contribution to understanding how psychological approaches can promote action to address the climate emergency.

• Online Learning
• Instructional Design
• Technology Integration
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Dr. Yuliang Liu is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) . He joined SIUE in 2000 after earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, specializing in instructional design and research methods. His research encompasses: Online learning pedagogy and course design Technology integration strategies across educational curricula Cross-cultural studies and international education partnerships Behavioral analysis of digital learning environments Research methodology and program evaluation Dr. Liu’s publications demonstrate consistent focus on technology-enhanced education, with recent works examining study abroad impacts, online graduate instruction, and multimedia integration in STEM. His research frequently bridges U.S. and Chinese educational contexts. He teaches graduate courses in instructional technology, educational psychology, and research methods, contributing to SIUE’s teacher education programs.

• Augmented Reality
• Informatics in Education
• ICT in Legal Field
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Blagoj Nenovski serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Kichevo, within St. Kliment Ohridski University - Bitola. He teaches Informatics 1 and 2 for undergraduate studies and pioneered the ICT in Scientific Research course for doctoral programs. Elected to his current rank in 2020, he holds dual specializations in Informatics and ICT Application in Higher Education. His academic journey includes: Diploma in Engineering (2009) from Technical Faculty in Bitola (8.63 GPA) Master's in Informatics and Computer Engineering (2012) (10.00 GPA) PhD in Informatics and Computer Engineering (2020) (10.00 GPA) Nenovski's research spans Augmented Reality systems, digital banking transformation, and disinformation countermeasures. His AR work focuses on outdoor object recognition using NFT markers, while legal domain contributions include establishing an ICT Training Department for lawyers. Recent banking sector studies analyze digital services' competitive impact, and cross-national research examines problematic internet use patterns. Publication trends reveal increasing focus on disinformation threats (particularly deepfakes) and spatial exploration technologies since 2022, while maintaining strong output in banking digitization and educational informatics. His interdisciplinary approach consistently bridges technical ICT solutions with domain-specific applications. Though no formal awards are documented, Nenovski actively serves on thesis evaluation committees, curriculum development boards for Law and Technology programs, and multiple university governance committees including elections oversight and study guide creation. He has coordinated research projects and provided peer review services for academic publications. As coordinator of the Department for ICT Training of Lawyers since 2021, he leads initiatives at the ICT-law intersection, developing digital resources for legal professionals. His technical proficiency spans Windows/Linux systems, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, and network security frameworks, supporting both academic innovation and administrative responsibilities including OJS system management for university journals.